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Music Maps Podcast

Rock n Roll Book Club
Dexys Midnight Runners
Acid House
DJ Paulette
The Hacienda
Music Industry
Pips
Queer Nightlife
Kate Bush
Sonic Youth
UK Dance Music Scene
Reno
New York City
CBGB
When I Died For the First Time
Punk Rock
London
Section 28
AIDS Crisis
Thurston Moore
The Band

Each episode we use a place as a jumping off point for a conversation about music - anywhere from the obvious to the obscure.

Join us as we build our music map of the world.

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This week we travel to Forest Hills, Queens, New York to trace the origins of the legendary punk band The Ramones. 

While Joey Ramone is actually the only Ramone born in Forest Hills, it is this conversation suburb of New York which creates one of t... more

This week we bring you a very special conversation between singer/songwriter Amy Rigby & Kathy Valentine (The Go-Go’s) to mark the publication of Amy’s brand new book Girl To Country. 

Amy Rigby has established herself as one of America’s enduring u... more

In July of 1966 the biggest band in the world touched down in Manila in the Philippines to play 2 shows at the Rizal Memorial Stadium - and we are joined by David Guerrero whose book You Won't See Me - When The Beatles Ghosted Imelda is out now on Pe... more

This week we start in Brooklyn to chart the life & career of Carole King - from her beginnings as part of a local Doo Woo group through to the unprecedented success of Tapestry via New York’s Brill Building. 

Carole King & Gerry Goffin’s big break c... more

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Recent Guests

Everett True
Legendary music writer
Author of Hey Ho, Let Go
Episode: 109 - The Ramones with Everett True (Forest Hills, New York)
Amy Rigby
Indie musician and author of Girl To Country
Independent musician/author
Episode: 108 - Music Maps LIVE with Amy Rigby & Kathy Valentine
Mike Joyce
Drummer from The Smiths, involved in live events
The Smiths
Episode: 108 - Music Maps LIVE with Amy Rigby & Kathy Valentine
David Guerrero
Author of You Won't See Me, When The Beatles Ghosted Imelda
Penguin Asia
Episode: 107 - The Beatles in the Phillippines with David Guerrero (Manila)
Baz Warne
Frontman of The Stranglers and author
The Stranglers
Episode: 105 - The Stranglers with Baz Warne
Mickey Bradley
Member of The Undertones and author
The Undertones
Episode: 103 - The Undertones, Teenage Kicks & John Peel with Mickey Bradley
Kevin Rowland
Musician known for his work with Dexys Midnight Runners
Episode: 100 - Dexys Midnight Runners with Kevin Rowland
Anna Doble
BBC contributor and author of 'Connection is a Song'
BBC
Episode: 96 - 1995 with Anna Doble
Paul Morley
Esteemed writer, journalist, and author of 'Far Above the World, The Time and Space of David Bowie'
Episode: 95 - David Bowie with Paul Morley

Host

Simon
Host of Music Maps Podcast

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 119 ratings
  • Great podcasts

    Just found and working through them 👏

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Axzunhdsgur
    United Kingdom5 months ago
  • Absolute beginner

    There’s a great catalogue of programmes to get stuck into, so what’s stopping you. 🎧

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ghee xxx
    United Kingdom7 months ago
  • Fabulous

    Only just discovered and I love it. Great guests. Interesting and well researched questions. Agreeable presenters. It’s all there. Just dive in

    PS: I’m not Nigel Blackwell from HMHB 🤠

    PPS: Plan to get up to Walthamstow from Brighton for one of your nights before too long

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nigey B
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Jag Wobble / PiL

    Just listened to my first Music Maps pod. Enjoyed it. Thank you Mark, Simon, John/Jah

    All the best, Andrew

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Like Billy-O
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Fabulous

    Only just discovered and I love it. Great guests. Interesting and well researched questions. Agreeable presenters. It’s all there. Just dive in

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nigey B
    United Kingdoma year ago

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Listeners praise the host duo for thoughtful questions and atmosphere.
Strong track record of diverse guests and engaging storytelling.
Guests are consistently knowledgeable and well-researched.
Interviews feel like a friendly chat between peers, not a rigid Q&A.

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#239
United Kingdom/Music
Apple Podcasts
#108
Austria/Music
Apple Podcasts
#179
Spain/Music
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#211
Ireland/Music

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104 - Faith No More with Roddy Bottum
Q: What kind of experience was it as a gay man in these kinds of bands in a time that was perhaps less accepting than today?
Roddy Bottum described it as problematic, noting that backstage behavior was unacceptable and that he felt awkward in the predominantly macho rock scene, which also led him to assert his identity publicly.
104 - Faith No More with Roddy Bottum
Q: How do you come to join the band?
Roddy Bottum joined Faith No More after a friend in the band asked him to step in as the keyboardist when their current keyboard player decided to leave the band.
97 - Pulp with Mark Webber (Sheffield)
Q: So do you always have the belief that the band were going to be big? Or was there a turning point?
Not at the beginning, but in 1986 or whatever, when I first discovered them, it seemed unlikely. It was when the song 'My Legendary Girlfriend' gained some general interest that I felt we might gain traction.
92 - Pamela Des Barres
Q: Did Liking the Stones as well cause any consternation from your fellow Beatle maniacs?
Yes, Pamela experienced mockery from friends for liking Mick Jagger but showed her inner love for both bands, the Beatles and the Stones.
92 - Pamela Des Barres
Q: Were you there right from the beginning? Is this right from when they first get on Ed Sullivan, when you first see and hear the Beatles here in early 64?
Yes, she saw the Beatles on Ed Sullivan when she was 14 and recalls the excitement of choosing her favorite Beatle among friends.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Music Maps Podcast

What is Music Maps Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Listeners get a wide-ranging tour of modern and classic music through conversations anchored in location-based prompts. Episodes center on artist histories, the evolution of genres, and the broader culture surrounding music scenes—from punk and indie to Britpop and beyond—often weaving in behind-the-scenes touring memories, book promotions, and personal anecdotes. The format emphasizes accessible interviewers, deep research, and a knack for drawing out stories that illuminate a band's place in its era, with several guests known for their long-running impact on rock, pop, and alternative music.

A standout aspect is the guest mix: veteran performers, writers, and music-industry voices who offer behind-the-scenes perspectives and reflect on d... more

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Recent guests on Music Maps Podcast include:

1. Everett True
2. Amy Rigby
3. Mike Joyce
4. David Guerrero
5. Baz Warne
6. Mickey Bradley
7. Kevin Rowland
8. Anna Doble

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